Seven years ago—and three days after giving birth to their youngest son—designers John and Christine Gachot stumbled upon a spacious apartment in NoHo, a neighborhood they’d long called home. “We immediately knew that this was a place that our family could really grow in,” John recalls. “Its openness seemed durable enough for living.” Soon after settling in, they began applying their signature style, creating an inviting urban space ideal for life with their sons, Boris and Jack. “Nothing could be too precious,” Christine says. “It had to be a place where the kids could play and grow up.”

In the boys’ room, a guitar collection hangs below faux movie posters featuring Boris and Jack, created by their parents to celebrate special occasions.

For their own bedroom, the couple chose a low-lying bed frame identical to those they designed for New York’s Standard hotel.

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For the Gachots, the most treasured objects in the home are those that inspire and educate their boys (both are artists, musicians, and singers with impressive vinyl record collections). The apartment’s shelves are filled with countless books, its walls hung with works by such notable contemporary artists as Matthew Benedict, Harmony Korine, and Raymond Pettibon. “I think it’s really important to encourage creativity in the home,” Christine says. “The pieces you cherish most are always those that evoke a feeling, bend the rules, and push you to discover.”